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Source Description
The Romans mastered the skill of glass blowing and the shape of this urn mimics their productions. The surface of this vessel was treated with chemicals after it had been fired to appear as if it had been buried underground, like the Roman examples. While underground, the glass would deteriorate and its color fade.
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Document identity
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20352
label
Blue-green Bottle
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object
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Source metadata
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20352
sourceUrl
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Blue-green Bottle
description
The Romans mastered the skill of glass blowing and the shape of this urn mimics their productions. The surface of this vessel was treated with chemicals after it had been fired to appear as if it had been buried underground, like the Roman examples. While underground, the glass would deteriorate and its color fade.
provenance
Purchased by Henry Walters, Venice, 1911; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
date
1900-1931
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CC0
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en
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bottles
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4
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import
dimensionsRaw
H: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Source extras
med
green glass with red and yellow decoration
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2824
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none
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none
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